persist

Definition of persist

Verbs

continue to exist
Synonyms:
die hard, endure, prevail, run
Types:
carry over
transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
reverberate
have a long or continuing effect
Type of:
continue
exist over a prolonged period of time
be persistent, refuse to stop
"he persisted to call me every night"
"The child persisted and kept asking questions"
Synonyms:
hang in, hang on, hold on, persevere
Types:
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obstinate
persist stubbornly
ask for it, ask for trouble
persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
plug, plug away
persist in working hard
follow, stick to, stick with
keep to
Type of:
bear on, carry on, continue, preserve, uphold
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
stay behind
Synonyms:
remain, stay
Types:
stick
endure
linger
remain present although waning or gradually dying

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